Richard Wetherill’s archaeological dig at Chaco Canyon most directly served as a catalyst for which of the following events?
A. Theodore Roosevelt passed the Preservation of American Antiquities Act.
B. Edgar Lee Hewitt established a summer field school at Chaco Canyon.
C. Florence Hawley visited Chaco Canyon to study a vast collection of pottery.
D. National Geographic sent an archaeological team to Chaco Canyon.
The correct answer is A. Theodore Roosevelt passed the Preservation of American Antiquities Act.
Richard Wetherill’s archaeological work at Chaco Canyon highlighted the need for the preservation of archaeological sites in the United States. His findings and other archaeological activities contributed to growing public awareness about the importance of protecting these sites, which ultimately led to Theodore Roosevelt advocating for and passing the Preservation of American Antiquities Act in 1906, aimed at protecting historic landmarks and archaeological sites.
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